Jane’s POV
My cheek was still burning but it could never be compared to the pain in my heart.
Alpha Liam had left without saying a word and that was more hurtful than anything Aria had done.
He knew Aria. He knew what she was capable of but he still chose to believe her. How could he? How could he leave in a desperate time like this?
The room had gone quiet after he walked out, but the silence felt worse than the slap. The servants whispered among themselves, and their eyes… their accusing, disappointed and judging eyes were now fixed on me as if they saw me stealing anything. .
“I didn't steal anything,” I said again, though my voice sounded weaker now.
Josephine stepped forward. “Aria, this is enough. Jane would never do such a…”
“Oh, spare me,” Aria snapped, cutting her off. “Y
